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apple lemon muffins

Lemon Apple Muffins

Kara
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Bread- Muffins and Scones
Cuisine American
Servings 24 muffins
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

Batter:

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar can use 1 1/2 cups
  • 2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp lemon peel
  • 2 cups finely diced or shredded apples my boys like them shredded
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup nuts optional

Topping:

  • ½ cup of dry mixture
  • 2 Tbsp soft butter
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon peel

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt thoroughly. Measure out 1/2 cup and set aside in a small bowl.
  • Mix butter, oil, lemon peel, eggs, and milk. Add to dry ingredients in the large bowl with the lemon peel and apples. Stir till just moistened.
  • Spoon into well greased or paper lined muffin tins.
  • For topping: Take the 1/2 cup of reserved dry mixture and cut in the butter, sugar, and lemon peel till crumbly. Sprinkle over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake at 375° for about 15 minutes.

Notes

Apple muffins with a crumb topping and a hint of lemon. The fresh citrus flavor is a tasty change from traditional cinnamon apple muffins!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 363mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g
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